Thurston CE Primary Academy -Bury St Edmunds IP31 3FT MPR Full time Maternity cover Reference: 7195 Required from 1 September 2025. We are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher to join our teaching team in a supportive and friendly environment. You will work full time and be responsible for teaching, planning and reporting assessments.. We are looking for a maternity cover teacher who is confident teaching in KS1 and Lower KS2 with the year group allocation being discussed at interview. We are a caring school with a strong team of dedicated staff and governors working towards our key aim, to provide a supportive environment which will enable pupils to achieve their potential across all strands of learning. As a Church of England school, we have a clear Christian ethos and strong ties with the local church. At the heart of learning is a strong partnership between school and home. We strive hard to achieve this and we work with parents so that together we can provide the very best all-round education for the pupils. In 2021 we relocated to a larger site in Norton Road, Thurston to accommodate the huge expansion, which will see the school go from being able to accommodate 210 pupils to 420. Our new school provides a modern learning environment for local children, with a current role 336 pupils across 13 classes. This is a fabulous opportunity to join our supportive and caring team of professionals working with enthusiastic pupils. To find out more: Websites: http://thurstonprimary.net/ http://thedwastreeducationtrust.org.uk/ Visits to the school to discuss the post are strongly encouraged. If you would like to visit the school or have a discussion with the Headteacher, please call 01359 230444 or email at: adminthurstonprimary.net How to apply: Please read the job description (docx) and complete the application form (docx) Please apply initially by contacting the school office for a job description and application form or downloading the pack using the links above. Closing date: midday, 12 May, 2025. Interview date: 21 May 2025 .